frame assembling

Congratulations on the purchase of your COMMENCAL T.E.M.P.O. frame. Here we offer some help so you can build it up and get out there!


First step of the build is the internal cable routing and headset installation.

STEP 1

Prepare the necessary tools before you start :

- Allen keys set ( 2,5 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 )

- Philips screwdriver

- Cutters

- Protective gloves

- Torque wrench with 6/8mm bits

- Assembly grease

- Headset cup press

- Crown race setter and hammer

- Strap

STEP 2

Install your T.E.M.P.O. frame on a bike stand, with seat clamp and dropper post assembled.

STEP 3

With the cutters, remove the paint masks from the brake mounts.

STEP 4

With the cutters, remove the paint masks from the chain stay cable routing hole.

STEP 5

With the cutters, remove the paint masks from the down tube routing hole.

STEP 6

To install your shock, you will need to rotate the upper link forward.

With an 8mm Allen key, remove the rear triangle/upper link axles.

STEP 7

To avoid rear triangle/front triangle contact, and to protect the paint, place a piece of foam behind the rear triangle bridge.

STEP 8

With a 6mm Allen key remove front triangle/shock axle.

STEP 9

Now you can rotate the upper link forward and access the link/shock axle.

STEP 10

With a 6mm Allen key remove the upper link/shock axle.

STEP 11

Remove front triangle/shock axle insert and grease the contact zone.

STEP 12

Grease upper link/shock axle. Do not grease the thread.

STEP 13

Place your shock in the upper link and install the axle, with a 6mm Allen key.

STEP 14

Torque the axle to 10N.m.

STEP 15

Grease front triangle/shock axle.

DO NOT grease the thread.

STEP 16

Rotate the upper link backwards to install the shock into the front triangle mount.

With a 6mm Allen key, install front triangle/shock axle.

STEP 17

Torque the axle to 10N.m.

STEP 18

With an 8mm Allen key install the rear triangle/upper link axles.

STEP 19

Torque the axle to 12N.m.

STEP 20

Next step is to install the headset cups in the headtube.

Prepare your integrated cable routing headset.

And identify every parts, particularly upper and lower cup.

STEP 21

Grease the upper part of the head tube.

STEP 22

Install upper cup with a headset press.

NOTE: upper cup has a thinner bearing than lower cup. Make sure to install the correct one.

STEP 23

Grease the lower part of the head tube.

STEP 24

Install lower cup with a headset press.

NOTE: lower cup has a red internal seal.

STEP 25

Now your headset cups are installed in the head tube.

STEP 26

Next step is to route the derailleur housing inside the frame.

Use a brand-new inner cable and route it into the right chain stay from front to back.

STEP 27

The inner cable must come out of the chain stay via the hole next to the hanger.

STEP 28

Use that inner cable as a guide to route the housing from the back of the chain stay.

STEP 29

The housing will come out of the chain stay at bottom bracket level.


You can now remove the inner cable.

STEP 30

Route the housing into the down tube and up to the head tube.

STEP 31

Your housing is now routed properly through the frame.

TIP: Use a piece of tape at the end of the housing, on headset side, to identify it as the derailleur one.

STEP 32

Next step is routing the rear brake hose inside the frame.

Install brake caliper onto the brake mount with a 5mm Allen key.

STEP 33

Route the brake hose into the left chain stay from back to front.

STEP 34

Next, route the brake hose into the down tube, up to the head tube.

STEP 35

Position cable guide onto the down tube and tighten the bolt with a 2.5mm Allen key.


Adjust housing lenght to avoid excess tension while suspension is operating.

STEP 36

Position cable guide onto the chain stay and tighten the bolt with a 2.5mm Allen key.

STEP 37

Next step is to route the dropper post housing inside the frame.


We recommend the following housing lengths, depending on frame size:

S/M size frame: 1300mm

L size frame: 1350mm

XL size frame: 1400mm


Route housing from the hole at the bottom of the down tube up to the seat tube.

STEP 38

Dropper post housing will come out of the top of the seat tube.

STEP 39

Now, route dropper post housing into the down tube, up to the head tube, by pushing it through the hole at bottom of down tube.

STEP 40

Your derailleur, brake and dropper housing should now be coming out of the head tube. Put foam tubes around each housing to avoid any rattling noise inside the down tube.

STEP 41

Place nylon tubes on each housing to avoid any rubbing on the steerer.

STEP 42

Nylon tubes should be placed at upper bearing level to protect the steerer without making contact with the headset compression ring.

STEP 43

Next step is to install the fork to the frame.


We recommend the following fork steerer lengths, depending on frame size. And based on an assembly with a 40mm stem stack height, and 15mm of spacers ( 3x5mm ) :

S size frame: 180mm fork steerer

M size frame: 185mm fork steerer

L size frame: 190mm fork steerer

XL size frame: 195mm fork steerer


Make sure to cut your steerer at the correct length, according to your setup.


Grease steerer/crown race contact zone.

STEP 44

Install crown race with a crown race setter and a hammer.

STEP 45

Grease crown race/lower bearing contact zone.

STEP 46

Now install fork into the head tube.


Make sure you place:

Derailleur housing on right side of the steerer.

Brake hose on right side of steerer (for continental style) or left side of steerer (for UK/moto style).

Dropper post housing on left side of steerer.

STEP 47

Grease smaller dust seal and install it on upper bearing.


TIP: Use a strap to keep the fork in place while installing upper parts of the headset.

STEP 48

Clip on compression ring hook.

STEP 49

Install compression ring with housing placed in its channel.

STEP 50

Now clip larger dust seal on the top cover.

STEP 51

Install top cover on the steerer with housing placed in its channel.

Make sure to align the plastic pins under the top cover, with corresponding holes on the compression ring.

STEP 52

Use the Philips screwdriver to open rubber seals according to your setup.

NOTE: seals have a specific right and left side, make sure to identify them correctly.

Cut rubber excess using cutters.

STEP 53

Your rubber seals are now ready to be installed.

STEP 54

Install rubber seals on housing.

STEP 55

Push rubber seals in the top cover.

STEP 56

Now install headset spacers, stem and top cap. Use a 5mm Allen key to screw top cap bolt.

STEP 57

Make sure you follow the assembly and torque instructions specific to the different parts manufacturers.

STEP 58

Your T.E.M.P.O. frame is now ready for next step of the build, with every housing routed, headset, shock, fork and stem installed.